celestial library; treasure-house of books
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celestial library; treasure-house of books
literaryThis is a classical, literary term originating from Chinese mythology, often used to poetically describe a place with a vast collection of valuable books or knowledge.
Zhè这
zuò座
sī私
rén人
tú图
shū书
guǎn馆
cáng藏
shū书
fēng丰
fù富
，
zhēn真
rú如
rén人
jiān间
láng琅
huán嬛
。
This private library has such a rich collection of books, it's truly a terrestrial treasure-house of books.
Tā他
shì视
zhè这
jiān间
shū书
fáng房
wéi为
zì自
jǐ己
de的
láng琅
huán嬛
fú福
dì地
。
He regards this study as his own blessed treasure-house of books.
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Gǔ古
jí籍
shàn善
běn本
，
jiē皆
cáng藏
yú于
cǐ此
，
cǐ此
dì地
kān堪
chēng称
xiàn现
dài代
láng琅
huán嬛
。
Rare ancient books are all kept here; this place can be called a modern celestial library.